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    Andrés Segovia
    Andrés Segovia

    Spanish classical guitarist, who is considered to be the father of the modern classical guitar.

    Born: February 21, 1893, Linares, Spain. Died: June 2, 1987, Madrid.
    His second wife was pianist Paquita Madriguera (marriage in 1935), who also made some piano roll recordings. From 1944, he maintained a romantic relationship with Brazilian singer and guitarist Olga Coelho, which was to last for over a decade.

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